With the start of the Premier League season just a month away, many top-flight clubs are now jetting off on pre-season tours to prepare for the campaign.
While Spurs play Juventus in Singapore on July 21, Arsenal have flown out to America for their own pre-season tour.
However, it looks as if they will have to cope without their club captain, Laurent Koscielny, after the player reportedly refused to travel with the squad (Arsenal).
Koscielny is now 33-years-old and is out of contract at the end of the season, with the BBC claiming that he is a target of Lyon, Rennes, and Bordeaux, with the latter apparently offering a three-year deal.
It appears as if the Frenchman has had his head turned and Arsenal have released a statement on the situation, claiming that he has gone against their clear instructions.
It is fair to say that some Spurs fans have seen the funny side to the misfortune.
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— ᴀʟᴇx (@_10Kane) July 11, 2019
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— Mike thfc77 (@MikeJepson4) July 11, 2019
— Jeanette ??⚽️ (@JeanetteeJensen) July 11, 2019
What a joke of a once great club
— Marcus?? (@Delecopter) July 11, 2019
The captain of Arsenal refused to travel on their pre season tour LOOOOLLLLLL don’t tell me North London isn’t white ever again
— Ryan (@ryangoIdy8) July 11, 2019
State of that club #banterfc
— Spursfansince1992 (@elvitzki) July 11, 2019
Koscielny?? https://t.co/LuQcSSd4rA
— DC???????? (@TottenhamDc) July 11, 2019
Episode 2: Arsenal Club Captain Laurent Koscielny refuses to go to work. Meanwhile Spurs are interested in Dani Alves ??♂️
— Terry (@telborch) July 11, 2019
Me reading about Koscielny today pic.twitter.com/W4xE4tOjBf
— Spurs Fan (@Debaser92) July 11, 2019
Woolwich club captain Koscielny refuses to play ball. Recent reports on finances looking bleak. Paying players more than they are worth. Need to rebuild their defence. Only have £45m to spend. Trying to get Zaha but can't afford him
I could go on but I'm laughing way too much
— Andy C (@all_spurs) July 11, 2019
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